MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET - White Aluminium Oxide

1 1. MATERIAL SAFETY data SHEET (MSDS). Section 1. Chemical product & company identification PRODUCT NAME: White Aluminium Oxide . PRODUCT NAME/SYNONYMS: DURALUM SPECIAL White - AB, BP, RF, SK. MOLECULAR FORMULA Al2O3. HMIS HEALTH 1. FLAMMABILITY 0. PHYSICAL HAZARD 0. Personal Protection E. PREPARATION/REVISION DATE: Section 2. Composition/information on ingredients CHEMICAL NAME: Aluminum Oxide (non-fibrous). CAS NO. 1344-28-1. EINECS 215-691-6. % BY WEIGHT 3. OSHA PEL Total (TWA) 15 mg/m 3. Respirable (TWA) 5 mg/m CHEMICAL NAME: IMPURITIES. SiO2 + Fe3O3 + Na2O + CaO + MgO + TiO2. % BY WEIGHT < Section 3. Hazard Identification/Potential Health Effects Emergency Overview: Dust irritating to eyes and respiratory tract EYE Mechanical eye irritant. May cause tearing and redness.

2 SKIN Mechanical skin irritant. Prolonged contact may cause skin abrasion, redness, itching. SENSITIZATION No data available INGESTION May cause nausea and vomiting. No long-term health effects are anticipated. INHALATION Dust may be slightly irritating to respiratory tract. May cause coughing or shortness of breath. TARGET ORGANS Eyes, skin, respiratory system ACUTE EFFECTS of EXPOSURE Exposure may include persistent cough, shortness of breath. CHRONIC EFFECTS of EXPOSURE N/A. SIGNS & SYMPTOMS of EXPOSURE Coughing, shortness of breath Section 4. First Aid Measures EYES Flush eyes with large amounts of water. If signs/symptoms persist, seek medical attention. SKIN Wash affected area with soap and water. If signs/symptoms persist, seek medical attention.

3 INHALATION Remove person to fresh air. If signs/symptoms develop, 2. seek medical attention. INGESTION Ingestion is an unlikely route of exposure. Leave decision to induce vomiting to qualified medical personnel, since particles may be aspirated into the lungs. Seek immediate medical attention. Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures COMBUSTIBLE PROPERTIES None EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Extinguisher suitable for ordinary combustible materials. Class A extinguishing agents. SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES In fire conditions, fire-fighters should wear appropriate respiratory protection and full protective gear. FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS Not applicable. None inherent in this product. Section 6. Accidental Release Measures PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Avoid creating dust.

4 Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Use with adequate ventilation. ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS Ensure MATERIAL is properly disposed of. CLEANUP MEASURES Collect spilled MATERIAL mechanically and place in a suitable, compatible, properly labeled container. Avoid creating any dust. Ensure adequate ventilation and dispose of MATERIAL in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal laws. Section 7. Handling & Storage HANDLING Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wash hands before eating. Prevent the formation of dust. Handle with adequate ventilation. STORAGE Normal Storage: Store in the original container in a cool, dry well ventilated area. Keep containers tightly sealed. Section 8. Handling & Storage ENGINEERING CONTROLS Provide sufficient mechanical ventilation to reduce airborne concentrations and minimize exposure.

5 Maintain employee exposure below applicable permissible exposure limits. HYGIENIC MEASURES Do not inhale dust/smoke/mist. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wash hands before eating. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION Avoid breathing dust. Assess exposure concentrations of all materials involved in the workplace. If concentrations exceed the exposure limits listed in Section 2, Exposure Guidelines, or irritation or other symptoms are experienced, follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR or European Standard EN. 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard 149. approved respirator. EYE PROTECTION Avoid eye contact. To minimize the risk of injury to eyes, always wear appropriate protective SAFETY glasses or chemical SAFETY goggles. SKIN PROTECTION Avoid skin contact.

6 Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize risk of injury to skin from contact with dust or physical abrasion. 3. Section 9. Physical & Chemical Properties FORMULA Al2O3. PHYSICAL STATE Solid-granular BOILING POINT N/A. MELTING POINT 2100 C. pH at 20 N/A. APPEARANCE White ODOR Odorless FLASH POINT N/A. DECOMPOSITION TEMPERATURE N/A. VAPOR PRESSURE N/A. VAPOR DENSITY N/A. EXPLOSIVE PROPERTIES None SOLUBILITY Insoluble OXIDIZING PROPERTIES N/A. SPECIFIC GRAVITY BULK DENSITY N/A. Section 10. Stability & Reactivity THERMAL DECOMPOSITION N/A. INCOMPATIBILITY N/A. CONDITIONS TO AVOID None known HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION None expected PRODUCTS. DANGEROUS REACTIONS None known HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION Will not occur Section 11. Toxological Information CAS # 1344-28-1.

7 COMPONENT ANALYSIS LD50/LC50. CARCINOGENICITY. EPIDEMIOLOGY. TERATOGENICITY data Not Available NEUROTOXICITY. MUTAGENICITY. REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS. Section 12. Ecological Information ECOTOXICITY Not Available Section 13. Disposal Considerations Solid or chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded waste is classified as a hazardous waste. EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification. 4. Section 14. Transportation Information DOT This product is not regulated by USDOT as a Hazardous MATERIAL (49 CFR ). No UN code assigned. No placard required for transportation. IMDG Not regulated as a Hazardous MATERIAL .

8 ACAO/IATA Not regulated as a Hazardous MATERIAL . EU (ADR, RID) Not regulated as a Hazardous MATERIAL . Section 15. Regulatory Information TSCA Aluminum Oxide is listed on the TSCA inventory under CAS# 1344-28-1. RCRA Aluminum Oxide is not classified as a hazardous MATERIAL under RCRA or its regulations, 40 CFR 261. CERCLA Aluminum Oxide is not classified as a hazardous substance under CERCLA regulations, 40 CFR 302. SARA Aluminum Oxide is not an extremely hazardous substance in Section 302 and is not a toxic chemical subject to the requirements of 313. The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to ceroglass. However, ceroglass makes no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and assumes no liability resulting from its use.

9 Users should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes. In no event shall ceroglass be liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if ceroglass has been advised of the possibility of such damages.